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Dublin
There are a lot of ways to describe a city, but the best way to
describe this one is -- it is simply great! First-timers here may have a
little difficulty and I therefore recommend a guided tour to get your
started. Take a few notes, and then go back to see those areas where you
will want to spend additional time Dublin has a reputation as a city of
pubs. However, for me it is a lot more as it is filled with wonderful churches,
interesting old buildings, and some fine museums. And, although it is a
very busy place, it still seems to somehow retain its down-to-earth intimacy.
There is so much in this city that a special page just for Dublin will be coming
soon. But, in the mean time, check this link:
Welcome
to County Dublin
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Dublin Events is a great resource for anyone visiting (or living) in or near Dublin. They have all of the current information you will need to make your visit to Ireland's Capital City an interesting and enjoyable experience including events, highlights of the city and much at the click of your mouse. With the help of Dublin Events you can plan your a short visit, overnight, "night on the town," or an entire holiday or vacation. You will also find lots of special offers that are updated regularly. And, when in town, be sure to look for their guide, "Events of the Week" which you can find free of charge in over a 1,000 places throughout Dublin. For more information you can call (+353) 056 89300 or send them an email request or question at guide@dublinevents.com or visit their website - Dublin Events
Southeast
In sharp contrast to the rugged West and Southwest of
Ireland is the Southeast, which is mostly low-lying and more peaceful with rich
pastureland, meandering rivers, and a coastline of sandy beaches. This
area is best toured by auto as you enjoy the fertile farmlands of the Golden
Vale and Tipperary, the resort area of Tramore, the county
town of Wexford, and the distinctively "towny" Waterford, where you
will want to be sure and visit the famous crystal factory just out of
town. Other towns of the area are medieval
Kilkenny, a
market-tourist town, and Clonmel, Tipperary's prosperous county town.
For additional information click on
Welcome
to the Southeast
Southwest
This is one of my favorite areas of Southern Ireland as I
believe that Cork and Kerry represent some of the best in Ireland -- great scenery,
wonderful towns and charming villages, interesting places of interest, a mild
climate, and some wonderful people. The area is easy to reach from Shannon
Airport with Limerick
and Killarney
being two of the first cities visited by international travelers. Many also
enter through Cork
from continental Europe. Although this area has two of Ireland's largest
cities, Cork and Limerick, it is the countryside and the smaller towns and
villages I especially enjoy. One of my favorite is the town of Kenmare,
where I always try to overnight. My favorite hotel is the small,
family-run Landsdowne Arms Hotel.
I also enjoy the town as a jumping-off point for a tour of the Ring of Kerry
where you can enjoy one of the more beautiful coastline in
the world. This islet-filled peninsula that juts westward into the
Atlantic is wonderful with a combination of the blue water of sea and the
emerald of fields and rugged mountains. For additional information check
out
Welcome
to the Southwest
Shannon
For many visitors, this is the point of entry into Ireland
as C
Limerick
gives visitors a chance to experience a vibrant city surrounded by the rural,
and green,
countryside. You will also enjoy the nearby south shore of the Shannon
Estuary that forms the northern boundary of beautiful County Kerry.
For spectacular drives, you will enjoy the countryside of Tipperary.
The Silver mines and Devil's Bit Mountains also provide
interesting walks. And, for the fishermen, you will enjoy trying your
skill at landing one of the elusive brown trout in the River Suir.
I especially enjoy the many picturesque villages you can find along the shores
of Lough Derg. For additional information, click on Welcome
to Shannon.
Midlands East
West
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Ireland Business Etiquette and Culture - An excellent
guide to business culture and etiquette in Ireland. This guide to Ireland business etiquette and culture covers
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The countryside around Dublin constitute the Pale, an area steeped in history
from the Norman times. This is a very interesting area of Ireland for
history buffs. Horse-lovers will want to visit the Curragh at Kildare and the nearby National
Stud. Walkers will love the wooded glens and moors Wicklow Mountains.
Or, enjoy some of the beaches in County Wicklow. And, if your
interests lie in castles and abbeys, be sure to visit County Meath.
And, to find out all about these area, and much more, click on
Welcome
to the MidEast
The "West" is an area where the "
Welcome
to the West
A visit to Ireland would be incomplete without a visit to Donegal with it's spectacular scenery.
Sun and shade, misty salt-sea air and beaches, mountains and cliffs, and (of course)
those wonderful Irish glens all blend to make this area one of the best in
Ireland. I love wandering throughout the countryside filled with whitewashed thatched cottages with
brightly-colored doors Further south, Leitrim has a much lower tourist profile than
Donegal making it another favorite. And, for anyone who loves the water
and everything you can do on and in the water, Lough Allen provides many
recreational activities. For more about this wonderful area, click on
Welcome
to the Northwest
More information on Northern Ireland will be coming Soon with
a site of its own. But, in the mean time, here is a short list of things
to see and do in Northern Ireland: The scenery of Northern Ireland, the great
city of Belfast, the Mountains of Mourne, the town of Derry, the
Glens of Antrim; the Sperrin Mountains, Lough Neagh, and
the Causeway Coast are all areas worth visiting.
For additional
things to see and do, click on
Welcome
to Northern Ireland, or visit the Northern
Ireland Tourist Board site, or call 1-800-326-0036.
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